TFSA and RRSP New Contribution Amounts
Tax Free Savings Accounts
You’ve heard about the TFSA but what is it?
Well, first of all it’s not just a savings account. Think of a tax-fre…
A Hidden $2,000 Gem…
The Annual Pension Income Tax Credit.
The pension income amount allows a taxpayer to claim a federal non-refundable tax credit on up …
Early Retirement is Not a Pipe Dream, but Workers Aren’t Doing Enough of One Thing – Planning.
Statistics Canada says the average age of retirement climbed to 63 in 2015. You might want to buy yourself the freedom to stop working — or at leas…
5 Questions to Ask yourself (Preferably) 5 Years Before you Retire
Those who are not yet retired can only imagine what life will be like after work. The vision of carefree days, with no boss or alarm clock, is very…
Pension splitting: planning opportunities
Pension splitting rules may benefit taxpayers, especially those aged 65 or older. Since 2007, a taxpayer who has reported certain income on their t…
Canada Remains One of the Best Countries for Retirement
The Census Program provides a statistical portrait of the country every five years. The 2016 Census Program shows population growth (2011-2016) of …
Why Does Our Loonie Fluctuate?
Our loonie, like any other currency around the world, is measured against the strength of the U.S. dollar.
A number of individuals seem to think th…
Fraud Alarm
Top tips to protect you against fraud.
